A Legendary Force 1st Patiala: 300 Years of 15 Punjab (Patiala)

15 Punjab (Patiala) is one of the oldest and most decorated battalions of Indian Army raised in 1705 the battalion which completes 300 years on 13 April 2005, has had a checkered caree. It came out with flying colours during World War-I in the Middle East. During World War-II it fought in the north-West Frontier provinced,Burma Malaya and the Dutch East Indies. At Burma it confronted the Japanese soldiers from a position of strength. After Independence it fought with distinction in Jammu & Kashmir. Its finest hour was at the unique, high altitude battle of Zojila. It earned 8 Mahavir Chkras and 18 Vir Chakas in this theatre.